Ye Feng was unable to give an answer in the end.
Lu Yingjiu knew that this decision could not be made so quickly, so she just told him, it’s okay, you have plenty of time to think about it slowly, and just call me if you need anything.
Ye Feng nodded sloppily and asked, "If you were me, what would you do?"
Lu Yingjiu thought for a moment and answered, "I should say go ahead. I don't really care what others think of me."
He has been a wild man since he was young.
He was not from an aristocratic family, and had not received systematic training in exorcism. Even the ghosts he could summon were picked up from the trash can. Since he joined the Qingdeng Society, many people had gossiped about him. Even so, he still stood at the top.
So what if she was resurrected by the Spider Mother
Lu Yingjiu is still Lu Yingjiu. I envy his talent and he is always the first person I think of when talking about the genius exorcist.
Rules and regulations restrict ordinary people, but for those with talent, they can shine no matter what.
Lu Yingjiu added: "Every person is different. There is no right or wrong in choice. Your life cannot be decided by me."
Ye Feng rubbed his face and hummed.
Lu Yingjiu said goodbye to him and closed the door quietly.
As for the Spider Mother’s situation, the follow-up investigation is not over yet.
She was a ghost that had never been heard of in the world of exorcists. They set fire to the mountain to drive her away, but it was unknown whether she was dead or not, and whether she would come back again.
The Ye family prepared to create a detailed file for her, starting with the incidents at Yueshan Sanatorium, comparing the circumstances of each death and missing person one by one, determining the specific circumstances, and contacting the victims' families for explanations - after so many years, these steps were much more troublesome than they had imagined.
Then they rushed around to inquire about the situation in the village, including property status, social connections, etc.
They were also asked to look through Ye Deyong and Zhang Nianyun's notes carefully to find out how Ye Deyong summoned the Spider Mother.
Ye Feng was not in good condition, so Lu Yingjiu tried to keep him out of public view as much as possible. He and Xiao Li agreed to cooperate with the Ye family in the investigation.
They don't need to worry about complicated situations, but just analyzing the situation on the scene and recalling the details is enough to take time.
After several days of investigation, Xiao Li got rid of the dark circles under his eyes and became a national treasure, the giant panda.
He lay on the table, wailing, "Oh, this thing is really not alive, I really want to go home and sleep!"
Lu Yingjiu leaned back on an ergonomic chair, crossing her legs comfortably.
—This chair was brought for him by Jing Xian. Originally, he said that he would only stay at the Ye family for four or five days, so there was no need to go to such great lengths. However, Jing Xian obviously would not allow this to happen and asked him to send it there immediately.
That afternoon, Lu Yingjiu saw a small truck slowly approaching downstairs.
Faintly on the car door, he saw the word "Lala".
He thought to himself, Jingxian was just moving a chair, so it was ridiculous that he needed to use Huolala, as it wasn't like he was moving house.
As a result, when the truck was coming, a huge ghost appeared before him.
Lu Yingjiu: “…”
The ghost world's business scope is wider than he imagined.
There was only one chair pulled into the entire truck.
It is a luxury unique to Jingxian.
The little priest on the car pretended to be a kind person and helped Lu Yingjiu lift the chair up. Then he nervously pressed his hat and said, "Hey, here, can you give me a good review?"
"Where should I give it to you?" Lu Yingjiu asked, "Should I write a good review and then burn the paper for you..."
"Don't bother, don't bother." The priest smiled flatteringly, "Just say a few good words for me."
Lu Yingjiu ordered a drink, and suddenly grabbed him and asked, "By the way, what kind of priest is Jing Xian?"
He had always wanted to ask Jingxian about his official position, but Jingxian never told him. He only talked about how rich his family was and told him not to worry about anything and just marry him with peace of mind.
Unexpectedly, the ghost's face wrinkled instantly after hearing this.
Its face was originally deathly pale, and only after applying foundation did it have a rosy color. As a result, when it was wrinkled, the already dry foundation fell off, and the situation was extremely tragic.
It stammered, "I, I don't know either! Anyway, anyway, just help me persuade them!"
After saying that, he ran away.
Lu Yingjiu: “…”
God damn pillow talk.
In short, this chair was really comfortable to sit on. Jing Xianyi would bring him drinks from time to time, and Xiao Li would take advantage of it and eat and drink at the same time.
Xiao Li is in great pain now, his hair is a mess, but he has maintained his usual good image, with a clean white shirt buttoned up meticulously, and a cup of strong tea and a gold-tipped fountain pen beside him. He can take a photo and use it for commercial promotion.
He turned a page and said, "If you want to sleep, drink tea or coffee."
"I've drunk so much coffee!" Xiao Li covered his face. "Caffeine has lost its effect on me. I can fall asleep right after drinking coffee. Brother Lu, you're really amazing. You're so busy, and you're not worried."
"It's a small scene." Lu Yingjiu said.
When he was the chief, he was extremely busy. It was completely on a different level.
Xiao Li could only guzzle strong tea and coffee, relying on the amount of caffeine to continue working.
As I worked, a shadow appeared in front of the table again.
He thought someone was handing him documents again, so he yawned and stretched out his hand to take it, but he didn't get anything for a long time.
He raised his hand.
Chu Banyang was standing right in front of him.
The young master was holding a cup of American coffee in his hand, still in his suit and tie. Everything he wore, from his watch to his tie to his leather shoes, was in RMB.
Xiao Li was confused.
Then I suddenly woke up completely.
He stammered, "Ah, Master, I didn't know you were coming today! Why didn't you tell me earlier!"
Chu Banyang stood in front of him and said indifferently: "This state is not good, it's too casual."
When Xiao Li heard the tone, his hair stood on end, knowing that he was most likely going to be in trouble again, he quickly turned his gaze to Lu Yingjiu, trying to get some external help.
Lu Yingjiu had just finished writing the materials and capped his pen when he opened his mouth and asked, "How come you have time to come here?"
"The club wants to come and see how things are going." Chu Banyang said, raising his chin towards Xiao Li. "How is he doing?"
Although Xiao Li was extremely panicked along the way, at least he did what he was supposed to do and did not slack off.
Lu Yingjiu smiled and said, "It's pretty good."
Xiao Li finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Chu Banyang nodded and said, "Amei will be leaving the hospital soon."
"So fast?" Lu Yingjiu was a little surprised.
"The staff from the association went to see her and felt that her condition was relatively stable and she could be admitted to the hospital early." Chu Banyang said, "But there is a small problem."
"What?"
Chu Banyang hesitated for two seconds, which was rare: "She just likes crawling on the ground."
Lu Yingjiu: “…”
When Chu Banyang went to see Ah Mei for the first time, she was crawling around on the floor of the hospital, very quiet.
Young Master Chu saw many scenes and many strange things.
There were those who threw a tantrum and demanded money, those who fell in front of his car and tried to scam him, and those who were unreasonable and had been harassing the Chu family online for three to five years... He was considered to have seen a lot.
But he had never seen such a scene.
Ah Mei was too quiet, immersed in her own world, and didn't respond to what he said. She just climbed quietly regardless of the wind and rain.
Finally, Chu Banyang had no idea what to do and called a doctor.
The doctor kindly suggested, "That's the way it is. She is like this sometimes. Don't be sad, Mr. Chu. She doesn't hate you."
Chu Banyang said: "I'm not sad."
"Really?" the doctor said, "I saw your face change and you looked pale, so how could it not be..." He was suddenly slapped by the exorcist next to him - the exorcist suddenly coughed and interrupted him.
Chu Banyang thought he had maintained a good image, and asked again: "Then how should I talk to her?"
The doctor said: "At such times, we crawl on the ground with her. After crawling for a while, she will ask you, 'Are you also a spider?' You answer, 'Yes, I am a white-fronted stilt spider.' Then she will talk to you."
Chu Banyang: “…”
The doctor added: "You have to mention a different spider species each time, otherwise she won't like it."
Chu Banyang: “…”
In the end, he didn't crawl on the ground.
He went out to buy a cup of coffee, drank it and got some fresh air, then he received another call from the doctor, saying that A-Mei was back to normal.
Lu Yingjiu asked him, "What do you mean she likes crawling on the ground?"
Chu Banyang explained it to him, and then said: "This is a sequelae of the transformation, similar to a compulsive behavior. However, ordinary doctors cannot cure this symptom caused by ghosts. We can only wait for the situation to improve slowly - of course, it is possible that it will not improve. Fortunately, she is not aggressive at all. She just crawls around casually, and her logical thinking is clear."
Lu Yingjiu rubbed his brow and said, "I can only hope that she gets better."
Chu Banyang said, "I came here this time to talk to you about this. The Ye family and the Qingdeng Society will cover her medical expenses, but she has been in the mountains for too long and has been mentally depressed for a long time. I was thinking about whether she could find some simple work to get in touch with the world and consider her going to college."
He paused, then continued, "But given her condition, it might be a little difficult..."
Lu Yingjiu knew what he meant.
In such an unusual place, it is very difficult to find a job.
Chu Banyang said: "I was thinking of arranging for her to work in the Chu family's factory, or somewhere else, to do some easy and safe work to pass the time."
Lu Yingjiu thought for a moment and said, "Yes, I can. But I can ask her if she wants to work in my office."
Chu Banyang was stunned.
"My office was turned into a bar," Lu Yingjiu said. "I had no intention of managing it at first. It was just a cover. But then I thought about it again and decided that maybe I could really open it."
Chu Banyang: "It would be the best option if she stayed with you. After all, no one knows if she will have other symptoms."
"Then I'll go and ask her what she thinks." Lu Yingjiu said.
As he spoke, Lu Yingjiu suddenly noticed the coffee on Chu Banyang's table.
He was a little surprised: "Why are you drinking coffee too?"
He remembered that Chu Banyang seldom drank it, saying that he felt coffee was too bitter. Unlike him, he often drank American coffee without sugar.
Chu Banyang stiffened slightly.
Lu Yingjiu said: "And what we drank was Americano."
Chu Banyang was silent for a moment.
"Oh, I asked my master this question as well," Xiao Li said, "It seems that since you left, he has been ordering me to buy..."
"Xiao Li," Chu Banyang said, "go and copy it."
Xiao Li:
Lu Yingjiu didn't understand what the master and apprentice were doing. He just saw that Xiao Li looked ashen, so he said with a smile, "You are too strict."
"It's better to be strict." Chu Banyang said, "Everyone is born this way. This is the rule in this industry."
"I'm different." Lu Yingjiu clasped her fingers together and raised the corners of her mouth, "I've never been bothered by others."
Of course, Chu Banyang thought.
Aren't you always the most special one
There were footsteps outside. Xiao Li stepped forward and said, "Ah, Mr. Jing, you're here?"
Lu Yingjiu turned around and looked with that smile on her face, her eyes shining with a soft light.
Seeing Lu Yingjiu smiling with her eyes curved, Chu Banyang was stunned for a moment while thinking this.
They had known each other for nearly ten years, and Chu Banyang had seen Lu Yingjiu smile like this many times, and he didn't think it was special. However, at this moment, he felt a subtle, inexplicable sense of panic in his heart.
The last time he had this feeling was when Lu Yingjiu left the Qingdeng Festival.
At that time, he stood in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling window on the top floor, watching Lu Yingjiu walk down the building in a leisurely manner.
He wanted nothing more than to get rid of the second place, and to surpass Lu Yingjiu. On the surface, he felt that the two of them were in the club, invisible to each other, but subconsciously, he always felt that the person would always be waiting for him in the club - whether he got what he wanted or not.
When Lu Yingjiu left that day, Chu Banyang realized: Oh, it turns out that he will leave too.
I won’t see him in this building anymore, and there will be no more slightly bitter taste of American coffee.
At that time, he didn't know where the panic in his heart came from.
The stage of this world is so big, and although the two chosen ones are brilliant and shining, it cannot be a one-man show for the two of them.
So Chu Banyang didn’t think much about it and felt that he had suddenly gone crazy.
This time, the panic was more specific.
He thought almost intuitively: Am I going to lose this thing
He didn't know what "losing" meant.
When he got out of the door, he saw a handsome and evil man walking out of the door. His loose clothes could not hide his good figure. No matter his appearance or temperament, he would be noticed at first sight if he was thrown into a crowd. He was really dazzling.
Jing Xian walked to the side of the bar with ease and asked, "How is the tea?"
"Very good." Lu Yingjiu said, "Why are you here again? Didn't I tell you to wait for half an hour?"
"I just happened to be on my way." Jing Xian crossed his arms and leaned back.
Lu Yingjiu inexplicably felt a bit of aggression from his attitude.
But there were only a few of them here, how could anyone provoke him
He thought Jing Xian and Chu Banyang didn't know each other, even though they had met once before, it was still a bit awkward.
Jing Xian was a ghost, and he didn’t want to introduce him to Chu Banyang in detail, so he simply said, “Chu Banyang, this is Jing Xian, an intern at my office. Jing Xian, this is Chu Banyang, my former classmate at the Qingdeng Society, and the current chief.”
The two looked at each other.
Jing Xian was the first to extend his hand, staring at Chu Banyang intently: "Hello."
"Hello." Chu Banyang said.
They held each other's hands and remained frozen in the air for a few seconds, neither letting go.
Road to welcome wine:
Xiao Li:
The atmosphere is really strange.
Fortunately, Chu Banyang didn’t have time to stay here for long.
He said a few more simple words, turned around and prepared to leave.
Before leaving, he asked for directions and asked, "When are you free? I have something to tell you."
Lu Yingjiu said, "Let's wait until we're done with Spider Mother."
Chu Banyang nodded, and glanced at Jing Xian again before leaving.
Jing Xian raised his eyebrows and smiled at him, then picked up Lu Yingjiu's glass and prepared to make tea for him.
The workload was very heavy that day, and Lu Yingjiu was busy until almost seven o'clock before he was ready to leave.
Today Jingxian drove an SUV here.
Lu Yingjiu was too lazy to research what brand it was. Anyway, the car was changed every day, so he would lose if he bet a million.
He opened the car door and got in. After both of them were seated firmly, he remembered this again and asked, "What happened between you and Chu Banyang?"
It would be better if he didn't mention it. Once he did, Jing Xian immediately got angry and grabbed his hand without saying anything: "I'm jealous!"
Lu Yingjiu: “…”
Jing Xian emphasized: "I'm jealous! Very jealous!"
"Is it that serious?" Lu Yingjiu held his forehead with his hand. "You are too sensitive. You can't assume that I will like someone just because he is handsome and rich... I have to say, I really don't have any feelings for men."
Jing Xian: "You actually said he's handsome and rich!!"
"I'm just stating the facts," Lu Yingjiu consoled him. "It's an objective evaluation without any emotion. I'm not as handsome as you, and I'm not as rich as you."
Unexpectedly, he really became jealous.
Jingxian brand old vinegar, the sour smell spreads for ten miles.
Jing Xian refused to do it right away, and pulled him by the wrist into his arms. Lu Yingjiu knew that he was still intent on doing it, and if she was really pulled in, she would definitely be kissed again, so she struggled immediately.
The two of them were pulling and tugging at each other.
In the end, Lu Yingjiu had no choice but to resist Jing Xian's amazing gesture. She was kissed several times on her face and hair. Her image, which had not been destroyed by her continuous running around and working, was destroyed in just half a minute. Her hair was sticking to the left and right, her white shirt was wrinkled, and the buttons on her sleeves were heroically sacrificed and flew to the corner of the seat.
With great difficulty, Lu Yingjiu finally got rid of Jingxian.
He raised his head and looked out the window.
The lady in the flowered shirt, the old man selling watermelons, and a few high school students all stood there, not knowing what to do, staring at them in amazement.
The expression on everyone's face was "WTF! What a big deal!"
—The SUV was shaking so hard and rhythmically that it was hard not to associate it with something. They watched from a distance and could not hear any sound, but they saw two men messing around, pushing and pulling each other, flirting, as if they were going to "fight" with each other and have some happy sex in the next second.
Lu Yingjiu: “…”
Lu Yingjiu: “…”
His ears were burning, and he slapped Jing Xian hard: "Drive!"
Jing Xian laughed silently, stepped on the accelerator, and the SUV drove on the road with great momentum.
He said: "This is a huge misunderstanding on their part."
"How dare you say that?" Lu Yingjiu propped up his head, closed his eyes, and tried hard to clear his memory.
After a few seconds, Jing Xian said again: "The glass in my back seat is privacy glass, others can't see it."
"Ah? It's impossible for us to sit in the back row." Lu Yingjiu didn't follow his train of thought.
"No," Jing Xian smiled with a mixture of longing, expectation, and excitement, "I mean, we can do other things in the back row. Others will definitely not see it."
Lu Yingjiu: “…”
He slapped Jingxian on the head again.
Jing Xian Tie was not afraid at all and continued to imagine the future.
After a few more days of hard work, the situation finally came to an end.
They went to the hospital to pick up Amei and went to the "Luying Bar".
Lu Yingjiu's original intention was actually to let her put her name here, so that if any guests really came, she could greet them and tell them that there was no alcohol here for the time being, only juice.
He considered hiring a waiter or a bartender. Currently, the bar was extremely poor and had nothing. The main business only included three items: A-Mei pouring orange juice, A-Mei pouring grape juice, and A-Mei pouring watermelon juice.
Ah Mei is very diligent and can't stand dirt. As soon as she arrived, she started cleaning everywhere, cleaning the house inside and out.
She said, "Look, Mr. Lu, you can't give me a salary for nothing, right? I will definitely help you if I can. If it weren't for you, I would have died in the village with them."
Lu Yingjiu advised her not to get too tired, as health is the most important.
Ah Mei agreed and continued to happily sweep the dust with the chicken feather blanket.
Lu Yingjiu had just sat down and drank a glass of water when he saw a happy Ah Mei crawling in front of him.
Lu Yingjiu: “…”
He held his forehead with his hand, it seemed that this illness could not be cured for the time being.
Anyway, there is someone to watch over the store, and he doesn't have to lock the store all the time.
Finally, I took the first step.
After finally having some free time, he remembered what Chu Banyang said and prepared to go find him to ask what happened.
But before that…
It was a sunny weekend. I opened the curtains and the room was bright, which made me feel better.
Lu Yingjiu ate the pancake made by Jingxian, drank rose tea, and looked out the window.
The whole sky is blue.
The birds spread their wings and chirped happily.
Jing Xian was fiddling with something mysteriously. After a while, he sat opposite Lu Yingjiu, slapped two things in front of him, and said, "Two tickets for Yunxiao Amusement Park."
Lu Yingjiu smiled and said, "It seems you can't wait."
"Of course." Jing Xian said, "I heard that there are the most exciting roller coasters and the largest haunted house there!"